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January 15, 2024

HSD Awarded CTE Revitalization Grant

The Oregon Department of Education recently awarded HSD a $248,000 Career-Technical Education (CTE) Revitalization Grant for the 2023-25 biennium! With these funds, HSD aims to grow its existing Health Sciences Programs of Study to ones of high quality, expanding certifications and courses at all four comprehensive high schools in areas such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and more. 


In partnership with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Services, OHSU, and Century Dental, the HSD Health Sciences programs will rebuild internship opportunities post-COVID, and connect students to work-based, career-connected coursework and certifications with culturally and linguistically diverse partners.


Through these expansions, HSD will offer students multiple pathways to success after graduating from high school: 1) Immediately entering the workforce in the field of healthcare; 2) Pursuing an associate degree; or 3) Enrolling in a four-year college or university. All three options promise jobs that are high-wage and high-demand in the growing, diverse healthcare industry. 


HSD offers five CTE Health Science programs: Century High School Health Science, Glencoe High School Health Science, Hillsboro High School Bioscience Technologies, Hillsboro High School Sports Medicine, and Liberty High School Health Sciences. We look forward to the positive outcomes this grant and its associated projects and activities will have for students across the district. 

Student Voice Matters!

Student voice was a foundational component of the development of our new Strategic Plan, and will continue to be in the years to come. For that reason, we asked some of the students who participated on the Student Voice Strategic Planning Team to record a video for HSD students, letting them know how important it is for them to respond to the annual Strategic Plan survey in May. Information received through the survey is analyzed along with student achievement, attendance, graduation, and other quantitative and qualitative data to help us monitor progress and modify our actions as we strive to meet our improvement goals.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

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NEWS

Fentanyl Awareness Lessons & Substance Use Family Night


Throughout January, middle and high school students will receive a lesson during one of their advisory classes about the dangers of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Then on Thursday, Feb. 8 HSD will host a Substance Use Family Night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on ZoomREAD MORE

Financial Aid Night


HSD seniors and their families are invited to attend the financial aid night being held at Century High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17…READ MORE

Community Safety Forum


HSD and the Washington County Juvenile Department invite you to join us for a community forum series where we will discuss high-risk behaviors and actionable steps families and caregivers can take to prevent students from engaging in pathways to violence. The first session takes place on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024…READ MORE

HSD Family Saturday Academy


HSD invites all families to join us for a morning of integrated sessions on social-emotional learning, mental health, technology, and more from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 20 at R.A. Brown Middle School. Breakfast and childcare will be provided; please register in advance.

TAG, You're It!


HSD’s next TAG, You’re It! event for students in grades K-8 who have been identified as Talented and Gifted takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 20 at South Meadows Middle School…READ MORE

Immunization Exclusion Day and Vaccine Events


Students attending public schools in Oregon must have all required vaccinations or a medical or nonmedical exemption to remain enrolled after Feb. 21, 2024. Our school-based health center at Century High School is holding a series of vaccine events on Mondays to help ensure students have the vaccines they need in advance of this date. The next event takes place on Monday, Jan. 22…READ MORE

Educational Equity Advisory Committee Meeting


In accordance with SB 732, HSD has formed an Educational Equity Advisory Committee (EEAC) to advise and inform the Superintendent and School Board on issues related to equity and corresponding practices. The next meeting of the EEAC takes place on Monday, Jan. 22 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. both virtually and in the Administration Center Board Room. Public seating is available.

Give Kids A Smile Free Dental Clinic


In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Pacific University’s dental hygiene program is hosting a free Give Kids a Smile event on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Hillsboro clinic (222 SE 8th Ave.). Children ages 5-18 will receive dental cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings, and extractions (as needed). Call 503-352-7373 for an appointment; no insurance or proof of identification required. 

Hillsboro Hops Dream Big Scholarship


HSD seniors are encouraged to apply for the Hillsboro Hops Dream Big Scholarship, which will award a first generation college student attending an Oregon college or university a one-time award of $2,000. Applications are due by Feb. 11 at 11:59 p.m.

Hillsboro Schools Foundation Innovative Education Grants


The Hillsboro Schools Foundation (HSF) will be awarding grants of up to $7,500 to fund innovative educational projects during the 2024-25 school year. HSF supports projects that put the tools of exploration, imagination, and self-expression directly into students’ hands, providing them with opportunities they would not otherwise have under normal school funding…READ MORE

Hillsboro Schools Foundation Annual Gala & Auction


The Hillsboro Schools Foundation invites you to join them for their annual gala and auction where funds are raised to support innovative programming that benefits HSD students! This year’s event, Brightening the Future: An HSF Night of Light, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024...READ MORE

2024 Get Fit Hillsboro Challenge


The 2024 Get Fit Hillsboro Challenge is an eight-week program offered by Hillsboro Parks & Recreation. Running Jan. 20 through Mar. 16, the program includes mini challenges to motivate participants to reach their health and wellness goals.

Silicon Forest Tech Summit: Harnessing the Power of Diversity


Join the City of Hillsboro’s Economic Development Department and a wide variety of advanced and emerging technology companies for the Silicon Forest Tech Summit, being held on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at NW Events & Environments.

Classified Staff Voluntary Transfer Requests


Classified staff wishing to be considered for lateral transfer within their current position to another school or worksite within the district for the 2024-25 school year must complete this form to indicate their interest by Thursday, Feb. 1.

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